A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1145466 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1145583 epoch_slot_no: 783 block_no: 1145411 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1380 time: 2018-06-16 02:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0dff1f8df1f1dc2fb2826a823ca4a5a9e27c1384916a7363f1563348af952603Block Operator
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